# 73% of U.S. Firms Report Negative Tariff Effects

> 73% of U.S. firms say tariffs hurt operations, with 58% citing higher input costs.
- Title: 73% of U.S. Firms Report Negative Tariff Effects · TokenPost
- Summary: 73% of U.S. firms say tariffs hurt operations, with 58% citing higher input costs. 73% of U.S. firms reporting tariff impacts described negative effects, 58%…
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- Source: TokenPost — https://tokenpost.com/news/regulation/34810
- Published: 2026-10-19T13:41:54+00:00
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- Topics: tariff impact, u.s. firms, input prices, corporate transcripts, supply chain, chinese companies, crypto, finance
## Tariff Impact Report
A working paper published Oct. 19, 2026, examines how companies describe the effects of tariffs, export controls and sanctions on their operations.
## 73% Report Negative Effects
In its U.S. tariff analysis, 73% of firms that reported an impact said the effects were negative.
## 58% Cite Higher Input Prices
Among firms that reported a negative tariff impact, 58% cited higher input prices.
## Key takeaway

73% of U.S. firms reporting tariff impacts described negative effects, 58% cited higher input prices.